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Creating a Local Environmental Action Network  (C.L.E.A.N.)

Project C.L.E.A.N aims to build an informed and empowered local community that can meaningfully engage in decisions affecting industrial pollution and environmental conditions along Quincy Run and Lower Beaverdam Creek, two important tributaries that flow into the Anacostia River.

Through developing public-facing educational resources and a signed community partnership agreement with local stakeholders, Project C.L.E.A.N will catalyze sustained action that results in cleaner, safer, and recreation-ready streams for residents living along Quincy Run and Lower Beaverdam Creek.

The Quincy Run and Lower Beaverdam Creek subwatersheds only represent about 8% of the total surface area of the Anacostia River watershed, but they represent over 17% of the total flow to the Anacostia River. This means that even though they are small, they have an outsized impact on the health of the Anacostia.

Studies have suggested that because of the heavy industrial land use in Quincy Run and Lower Beaverdam Creek, these subwatersheds contribute an even greater proportion of the river’s pollutants. In other words, the health of Quincy Run and Lower Beaverdam Creek doesn’t just impact the eighty thousand people living next to them, but the health of the entire Anacostia River.

Creating a Network of Local Actors

We spoke with over 600 residents to gather input on local stream conditions, industrial pollution impacts, and recreational use preferences in Quincy Run and Lower Beaver Dam Creek.
We met with stakeholders all across the Lower Beaver Dam Creek and Quincy Run subwatersheds to share Project C.L.E.A.N.'s goals, gain local input, and start building a community of people who can work together in the fight to make these two important tributaries safe and healthy!
We asked residents at community events in the Lower Beaver Dam Creek and Quincy Run subwatersheds to vote on what they would most want from their urban streams.
These are some of the words that most came up when residents were asked to talk about their relationship to Lower Beaver Dam Creek and Quincy Run!

What can you do?

 

Prince George’s County’s Rain Check Rebate Program allows property owners to receive rebates for installing infrastructure that reduces stormwater runoff, which helps prevent pollutants from getting into local streams and the Anacostia River. Check out the program here.

 

Report pollution to Anacostia Riverkeeper and we’ll investigate the issue and work to hold accountable those who are responsible. Report pollution by clicking here and report bulk trash and large debris here.

 

Report Water and Sewer Emergencies to WSSC Water by calling 301-206-4002, report the problem on the WSSC Water mobileapp, or email [email protected].